Being a good neighbour

We believe everyone has the right to live peacefully in their own home without unnecessary disturbance from others.

As a tenant, you’re expected to follow the terms of your tenancy agreement and you’re responsible for the behaviour of children, visitors and pets in your home.

Please make sure you’re not acting in a way that’s likely to annoy or disturb your neighbours.

Take a look at our helpful advice on how to be a good neighbour below.

Top tips for being a good neighbour

Reduce your noise levels. Speak to your neighbours if you’re planning on doing any noisy activities, like hosting a party or DIY work. Agree on a time when the activities will come to an end. We don’t want you to make loud, persistent noise (e.g. playing loud music, using power tools, revving car engines), especially in the evening or early morning.

Think before parking in a space that may cause problems for others, particularly older people or those with mobility problems.

Keep pets under control at all times - dogs should be kept on a lead and not allowed to foul in shared areas or on other people’s property.

Don't allow anyone visiting your home to cause vandalism or damage in your home or the surrounding area.

Arrange to have old furniture or appliances moved from your garden as quickly as possible.

Don't store flammable items such as petrol or paraffin in or around your home or shed. Don't store gas cannisters in your home.

If you have a garden, make sure it’s free from rubbish and kept clean and tidy. Keep your community clean by picking up any litter.

Garden fires:

• Don't burn wet waste, it produces more smoke.
• Don't have a fire on still or damp days when smoke won't disperse very well.
• Don't burn rubber, foam, plastic, or anything containing paint.
• Don't burn anything outside when the air pollution level is high.

If you need to talk to your neighbour about one of the problems above, please do so considerately.